![]() On a totally separate note, based on your recent Deep Purple post and the follow-up conversation, I’ve since bought the expanded versions of In Rock, Fireball, Machine Head (2CD0, Who Do We Think We Are, Burn, Stormbringer, Come Taste The Band (2CD) and Made In Japan. I don’t sell much of my music collection, but every once in a while if something is valuable and I haven’t played it in years, I’ll consider being a capitalist…and using the profit to buy more music, of course. I’m happy to report that I never wore it, and when I sold that set (again for a very nice profit) it included everything. The other “Beat The Boots” box came with a beret. It’s one thing if a t-shirt is packaged as an add-on for a retail exclusive, but when it’s part of the actual package I would most likely keep it in mint condition. Sorry I couldn’t be of more help, but Elvis’ catalog is so sprawling and there have been so many releases & re-releases that it’s hard to keep track of (and I’m not an obsessive fan…just a passionate one). It’s his first steps after the Comeback Special, prior to the jumpsuits & over-the-top theatrics that started around 1972 (which I love, but many people find ridiculous). Not sure where I would recommend you going based on your appreciation of the acoustic segment of the ’68 Comeback Special, but “Elvis – That’s The Way It Is” (in any format) is a great listening & viewing experience. Prior to that they used really bad noise-reducing technology that removed hiss as well as all the high-end. I will say to avoid any Elvis CDs pressed before the mid-90s. ![]() ![]() There are probably some shorter (and cheaper) collections of the different eras of his career to be found, but since I have those box sets I’ve never felt the need to search for them. I also recently got the 3-CD box set of “Elvis At Stax” which is excellent but likely more than a casual fan needs. Those are the basis of my Elvis collection, and from there I’ve also gotten a number of live recordings from the ’70s (my favorite era of his career, with that amazing band) as well as a 2-CD collection of his soundtrack recordings and another 2-CD set of his gospel recordings. I realize that’s a tall order, but I’m wondering if those aren’t as expensive as they used to be. I think new music is more easily digested in small packages and this is the best way to go if you are new to Buddy Holly.ĥ/5 stars all the way, I still listen to this all the time.įor me, the best initial Elvis purchases are the three 5-CD box sets on RCA/BMG, each one covering a different decade. Buy this first, check out some Buddy Holly, and once you’ve digested these songs, move onto the bigger picture. There are better and more complete compilations out there, but not at the price that this series sells for. It’s just one of the greatest songs ever written, period. The CD closes with “It Doesn’t Matter Anymore”, a Paul Anka song featuring Buddy backed by orchestra and acoustic guitar. “Think It Over”, by Buddy and the Crickets is an old fashioned rock and roll song with a nice big grand piano, completely fun. “Rave On” is very much in the same mold, completely memorable and toe-tapping. Meanwhile, “Oh, Boy!” is full of joie de vivre, Buddy leading the charge gleefully. “Words of Love” is still a masterpiece, using the then-new technique of double tracking the lead vocal. From “Not Fade Away” to “It Doesn’t Matter Anymore”, and of course the classic “Everyday”, this is a CD to listen to start-to-finish with nothing to skip. Every song is amazing, not a weak one in the bunch. ![]() This one is pretty near-perfect for a quick starter set. In this case I think it’s worth spending money on. 20th Century Masters are budget priced, limited to 10-12 songs, and brief running times. With an artist like Buddy Holly, it’s much less about albums and more about his singles. That’s mainly because I am a believer in buying the albums, not the greatest hits. Normally I rank all of these 20th Century Masters CDs as 2 stars across the board. You were a fan, this is for you.īUDDY HOLLY – 20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Buddy Holly (1999 MCA)
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